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Jul 19, 1999 criminal law voluntary confession constitutional rights custodial investigation evidence

Voluntary Confessions in Philippine Law: Safeguarding the Rights of the Accused

Understanding the constitutional safeguards governing voluntary confessions in Philippine criminal procedure, and how courts protect the accused.

Apr 30, 1999 criminal procedure constitutional law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation evidence

Voluntary Confessions and Custodial Rights: Lessons from People v. Bacor

The Supreme Court clarifies when an extrajudicial confession is admissible, the role of counsel, and what makes a valid waiver of rights.

Apr 29, 1999 criminal law confession custodial investigation constitutional rights right to counsel evidence

Valid Confession in Philippine Law: When Your Words Can Be Used Against You

Learn when a confession is valid and admissible in Philippine courts, and how constitutional rights during custodial investigation protect accused persons.

Mar 10, 1999 criminal-law guilty-plea capital-offense rape rules-of-court supreme-court

Improvident Guilty Plea in Capital Offenses: When a Conviction Still Stands

A flawed guilty plea in a capital case doesn't automatically void a conviction if prosecution evidence independently proves guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Jan 29, 1998 criminal-law extrajudicial-confession constitutional-rights evidence custodial-investigation right-to-counsel

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Confessions in Philippine Criminal Law

Explore when extrajudicial confessions are admissible in Philippine courts, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Jerez.

Nov 6, 1997 serious illegal detention kidnapping revised penal code criminal law people vs soberano philippine supreme court

When Is Detention NOT Illegal: Understanding Serious Illegal Detention in the Philippines

The Supreme Court explains when detention is not illegal and why consent and credible evidence matter in serious illegal detention cases.

Oct 2, 1997 labor law voluntary resignation bonus entitlement collective bargaining agreement quitclaim philippine national construction corporation

Voluntary Resignation and Bonus Entitlement: What Philippine Employees Should Know

Learn when resigned employees lose their right to CBA bonuses under Philippine law, based on a Supreme Court ruling.

Apr 18, 1997 criminal procedure guilty plea aggravating circumstances revised penal code supreme court

Withdrawing A Guilty Plea: Navigating the Consequences in Philippine Criminal Law

Learn when a guilty plea can be withdrawn in Philippine courts, its mitigating effects, and how aggravating circumstances must still be proven.

Mar 14, 1997 criminal law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation evidence constitutional rights reclusion perpetua

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Confessions: Safeguarding Rights in Philippine Criminal Law

The Supreme Court clarifies the four requirements for admissible extrajudicial confessions and what makes counsel "competent and independent" in custodial investigations.